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From: lbotez@pro-sol.cts.com (Lynda Botez)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: World GeoGraph
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Date: 13 Jul 90 18:36:02 GMT
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I had a chance to read Byte Magazine's July issue from cover to cover (I
was in Cabo San Lucas for a few days) and came across an article reviewing
geography software (the article was entitled "The World According to
Micros").

Amazingly, one of the programs that was mentioned (and given a fairly
decent review) was "World GeoGraph"; an Apple IIGS-only software program.
I've been reading Byte for awhile now, and find it extremely informative
but totally lacking as far as referring to anything connected with the
Apple II (it seems to be delegated to the "toy" or "antique" category).

However, it is interesting to point out what they did say about this 
program (and inferences to the Apple IIGS); it sort of exemplifies the
problems and frustrations we have with the current hardware.


>World GeoGraph is a geography-learning tool designed primarily for 
>classroom use.  It has a highly interactive relationship between the
>maps and the database.  This Apple IIGS program is designed around
>five geographical themes--location, place, relationships within areas,
>movement, and regions.  It beautifully integrates these concepts in a
>way that stimulates users to think creatively and analytically.

>The manual and accompanying classroom guide are excellent, and the
>program is quite intuitive to use.  Despite the Apple IIGS monitor's
>COURSE RESOLUTION (640 by 200 pixels), the global and regional maps
>are clear and reasonably detailed. (emphasis added)

>Although the SPEED of execution is sometimes a bit SLOW, you will find
>World GeoGraph flexible in displaying its data with maps, graphs, and
>tables. ....


And there you have it, folks.  Too slow; lousy resolution.  Come-on
Apple.  We need a hardware upgrade.   


Lynda